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Fire crews are currently on the scene of a grass fire east of Gilbert Plains.
There are heavy amounts of smoke, and people in or near the area should be cautious.
This is a developing story, more to come.
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Public health officials announced 276 new cases of COVID-19 and one more death.
Today’s death is a woman in her 60s from the Prairie Mountain Health region, linked to the B.1.1.7 variant of concern.
The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 11.5 percent provincially and 12.7 percent in Winnipeg
The total number of lab-confirmed cases in Manitoba is 52,531.
Today’s COVID-19 data shows:
• 26 cases in the Interlake-Eastern health region;
• 15 cases in the Northern health region;
• 22 cases in the Prairie Mountain Health region;
• 54 cases in the Southern Health-Santé Sud health region; and
• 159 cases in the Winnipeg health region.
There are 4,114 active cases and 47,345 individuals who have recovered from COVID-19.
There are 213 people in hospital with active COVID-19 as well as 81 people in hospital with COVID-19 who are no longer infectious, for a total of 294 hospitalizations.
There are a total of 102 Manitoba patients receiving intensive care for COVID-19 including 44 people in intensive care units in Manitoba with active COVID-19 as well as 19 people with COVID-19 who are no longer infectious but continue to require critical care, amounting to a total of 63 ICU patients in Manitoba.
There are 39 Manitoba patients in intensive care units outside the province, with 36 in Ontario, one in Saskatchewan, and two in Alberta.
14 patients previously receiving care in an out-of-province ICU have now been returned to Manitoba hospitals.
The total number of deaths in people with COVID-19 is 1,072.
According to the province’s data, these are the numbers of active cases in the following Parkland health districts: Dauphin (46), Riding Mountain (11), Swan River (2), Duck Mountain (4), Porcupine Mountain (56), Agassiz Mountain (49), Asessippi (16), Little Saskatchewan (7), Whitemud (2). Brandon has 36 active cases.
In the Interlake, the Eriksdale/Ashern health district has 82 active cases of COVID-19. The Fisher/Peguis health district has 13 active cases.
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As the hot temperatures continue in the Parkland, many people will be heading for the water this weekend.
Safety Management Coordinator with the Life-Saving Society of Manitoba, Dr. Christopher Love reminds you to have proper safety equipment with you at all times.
"Number one is wearing your life jacket or personal floatation device. If you're a parent or caregiver for small children, keep those children within arm’s reach. You can grab them and they can grab you, but for your older children into their teen years, there has to be active adult supervision."
He adds that you should never be out on the water while intoxicated.
"Do not be intoxicated whether it be drugs or alcohol, and we're not saying don't go out and have fun. the message is to go out have your fun, go swimming. go boating but save the party till after you're off the water at the end of the day"
For more information on boating safety in Manitoba, click here.
The Canadian Red Cross points out on their website, the most important factors to consider to help avoid water-related fatalities:
- Young children ages 1 to 4 and men ages 15 to 44 are at the greatest risk of drowning.
- Drowning is one of the leading causes of unintentional death for Canadian children ages one to four.
- A small child can disappear in seconds and can drown in only a few centimetres of water-enough to cover the mouth and nose. Typically these drownings occur in backyard pools, toddler pools, the bathtub, or at the beach.
- Small children are also the most vulnerable group for near drownings. For every death, there are an estimated four to five additional near-drowning incidents, which require hospitalization and often result in varying degrees of brain damage.
- Infants and toddlers drowned mainly in bathtubs and pools, whereas older children and youth drowned mainly in large bodies of water.
- Other factors for adults in water-related fatalities included current and alcohol consumption.
A heat warning has been in effect for southern Manitoba this past week. Daytime temperatures have reached the low-to-mid thirties.
Manitobans are encouraged to check in regularly with vulnerable or socially isolated community members, friends and family.
Never leave people or pets alone in a parked vehicle or direct sunlight, and be sure to provide water.
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The Manitoba government is looking for feedback from Manitobans on the first steps that can be taken to ease public health restrictions.
Premier Brian Pallister made the announcement today, saying he wants Manitobans to get the vaccine as soon as possible and to follow public health orders.
“The sooner all Manitobans do those things, the sooner we can get back to doing some of the things we love and miss.”
The Engage MB survey can be taken by Manitobans who would like to share feedback on their priorities for the potential easing of the current COVID-19 restrictions.
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If you're interested in this event, it will be taking place on June 10th from 6 to 7:30 pm virtually via zoom.
for more information, you can call 204-648-3096, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or go online.
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Manitobans who received their first dose of Pfizer or Moderna on or before April 25th are now eligible for a second dose.
All indigenous Manitobans aged 12 and up and individuals with specific health conditions are eligible for their second dose if at least 28 days have passed since they got their first shot.
All Manitobans aged 12 and up are eligible for their first dose of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine.
Everyone aged 40 and up, and people aged 30 to 39 with specific health conditions are eligible for their first dose of AstraZeneca.
To book an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine at a supersite or pop-up clinic in the province, call 1-844-626-8222. Consent forms are required for first and second doses.
A total of 911,382 vaccinations have been administered in Manitoba.
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Public health orders now allow splash parks to open amid the extremely hot conditions in the province, but Dauphin’s isn’t ready to open quite yet.
Last year Dauphin Rec Services experienced mechanical issues with the splash park equipment, so this year they’re working on some repairs.
The splash park at Vermillion Park will likely open later this month.
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The Mountain View School Division is advising of at least one positive case of COVID-19 at Mackenzie Middle School.
The case was at the school on May 25th, 26th, 28th, and 29th when they may have been infectious.
The school is working closely with Public Health officials.
Close contacts have been identified.
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A second ICU patient from Manitoba has died after being transported to Ontario.
The patient, a woman in her 50s, had been transported out of the province to receive care on May 23rd.
A total of 39 Manitobans are receiving care out of province in order to free up space in intensive care units, including 37 in Ontario and two in Saskatchewan.
Yesterday, the province announced the first death of a patient who had been transported for care outside of Manitoba.
Shared Health says that more patients are scheduled to be transferred today, including the first patient being sent to Alberta.
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Education Minister Cliff Cullen has announced that all kindergarten to Grade 12 schools in Winnipeg and Brandon, and the Garden Valley and Red River Valley school divisions, will remain in remote learning until the end of the school year.
They will have the ability to reopen to small groups as of June 14.
Cullen says extending remote learning will protect students, families, teachers and staff as COVID-19 case counts remain high.
All schools in Dauphin are experiencing remote learning until at least June 9th.
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Prairie Mountain RCMP are seeking information about shots fired in Rossburn.
On Wednesday at around 8:50 p.m., RCMP responded to shots fired at a residence on Pioneer Avenue.
RCMP say that three people were seen fleeing the area in a pick-up truck. When officers arrived, the residence was vacant but there were signs that someone had been injured at the home.
RCMP say that a short while later a man had shown up at the hospital with injuries. He remains in hospital.
Prairie Mountain RCMP are asking anyone with information to call Russell RCMP 204-773-2105, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online.
RCMP say this is believed to be an isolated incident and there is no risk to public safety at this time.
The investigation continues.
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